31b, Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG
About 31b
31b is a semi-detached house in Bedford (MK40 1DG). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 37 m² this is the 16th smallest of 60 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–232 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 60 units on file.
At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 59 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
31b has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
31b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£146,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK40 1DG: £325,000 (2025–2024).
Versus other Rutland Road homes
EPC Rating
65 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
37 m²
Street avg 46 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
7/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Alexandra Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Priory Primary School. 31 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.1dB